September!

So, I guess I should fill you all in on our very busy month of September. Erin started school on Monday Aug. 30th, the day after we got home from Lake Powell. She was a little nervous about not having met her teacher, but now she says that she has the best teacher ever!

Devin had his first day of Kindergarten that Friday, Sept. 3rd. He was so excited about starting big kid school! He loves his teacher, and going to school like a big kid. His only gripe: Not being able to go all day like Erin.

My little brother Roger blessed his sweet little baby Alyssa on Sept. 5th. It was a beautiful blessing, and they had a yummy luncheon afterwards at a near by park. That was a great idea, cause the kids were able to play and run around after lunch.

Karate has gone to a whole new level lately. John and Erin both earned their red belts on Tues. Sept. 7th. I am so proud of them for sticking in there for so long. They are now working on their Brown belts. after that it's Black! What will it be like to have 2 black belts in the house!?! I think we will be well protected.

Erin has been growing her hair out for a long time! Years actually, and we decided that it was time to cut it. Here is the before picture.

She decided to donate her hair to Locks of Love, who make wigs for children who don't have hair due to childhood sicknesses. What a great cause! I'm so proud of her! The lady who cut her hair was telling us that she's had girls crying and moms freaking out when they found out how short their hair was going to be, but Erin was excited and happy to be donating her hair. I think it looks really cute!

Well our little Mr. Colin has had his 3rd Birthday! I can't believe it's been 3 years! He is such a fun kid! He's so talkative, and sweet! He mirrors everything that his big brother and sister do.

He got cars and a big car case, and tools too. This is great cause he loves to copy his dad too, especially when he's out in the garage building things. That tool set has seen a lot of action all ready!

Happy birthday to my sweet car-loving, talkative, cuddle buddy, Colin.